Sonja M. Hagins-Ervin

Sonja M. Hagins-Ervin serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by executing timely, transparent, and legally sound procurement actions. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts in education and technical training, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and fixed-price contracting vehicles. She routinely collaborates with program managers to define scope, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate contract terms that align with agency objectives and fiscal constraints. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Hagins-Ervin engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, educational institutions, and specialized training providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on clear performance metrics and deliverables. She maintains professional, arms-length relationships with vendors, ensuring fairness and integrity throughout the acquisition process. Hagins-Ervin demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 86.7% of her awards issued under full and open competition and 13.3% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are currently reflected in her award data, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to foster market participation among qualified small entities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training) and 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting deep expertise in aviation and vocational education services. She also manages limited contracts under NAICS 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors), indicating a niche but intentional engagement with construction-related training programs. Her domain knowledge spans curriculum development, simulator-based instruction, and workforce readiness initiatives, positioning her as a specialist in non-traditional, skills-based federal acquisitions.